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User Manual
Ch a p T e r 8: Tr o u b l e s h o o T i n g
This chapter describes problems that you may experience with your
BiPAP S/T or mask and provides possible solutions.
Problem Why It Happened What To Do
Check the outlet
power and verify
that the device
is plugged in. If the
problem continues,
call your home care
provider.
Theinletltersmay
be dirty.
The unit may be
operating in direct
sunlight or near a heater.
Clean or replace the
inletairltersas
described in Chapter
9. Make sure the unit is
away from bedding or
curtains that could
blocktheowofair
around the device.
Make sure the unit is
away from direct
sunlight and heating
equipment.
If the problem
persists, contact your
home care
provider.
The air out of
the mask is
much warmer
than usual.
This could be due to
improper headgear
adjustment or improper
masktting.
Check the headgear
adjustment as
described in the
headgear instructions.
Refer to your mask
instructions to make
sure the mask is
properlytted.Ifthe
problem continues,
contact your home care
provider for a
rettingoradifferent
sizemask.
The mask feels
uncomfortable
to wear.
If the power LED is off,
there’s no power at the
outlet or the device is
unplugged. If the power
LED is on, the problem is
in the device.
The device does
not operate
when you press
the Pressure On/
Off button.